Varzi is a small Lombardy town of little note except for this wonderful culinary jewel. Unlike its fellow Lombardy salami, the Milano, the Varzi has a coarse grind and spiced notes of nutmeg and clove. Otherwise, the Varzi has a very delicate and approachable flavor that can work on a sandwich or on an antipasto plate. The collagen casing gives it a uniform shape making it easy to peel and slice. The peel is not edible and you should take care to remove it completely before slicing.

Very good color and taste but too salty. I have to place pieces in water for one hour before eat it.

By Christyfrom San Jose, CAon Aug 20, 2013

Varzi Salami

This salami is beautiful - not the brownish color shown, but with a white/grey rind and a beautiful rosy red center. We have an annual end-of-summer picnic ever year and I like to bring something special. Last year it was tapas, but this year I did a big salami and antipasto spread on our giant wooden polenta board. This was clearly the favorite.

By peldon47from Dover, DEon Oct 08, 2012

Varzi Salami

My order arrived quickly and was well packaged. The salami was great. It had such great flavor and really spiced up our brunch platter... would be great as a snack too.